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Large Silla Dynasty Urn: Measuring 12" high and 12-1/2" in diameter at the top. Silla dynasty urn of elegant and imposing proportions with 3-tier open work base, rectangular slits in each of the three bands in a tapered manner, and a flaring neck forming the urn. All have three rows of detail. A wave like pattern probably rendered with a tool as in incising; a hatch mark at the lower level and a rhythmic wave at the 2nd and 3rd levels toward the top- an imposing vessel and among the best of its type. Silla dynasty 8th/10th century.

From the Private Collection of Paul V. and Elizabeth J. Colaianni.

Photograph by Elizabeth J. Colaianni, and appears here with her permission. Evidence of Permission can be found under contents #8 at the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Korean_Pottery:_Categorized_by_Periods